2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 109

J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 13 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by operating the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the front wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired. To change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M. Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the "M" of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates. Gear position indicator In manual shift mode, the numeral for the selected gear illuminates. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from M to D. NOTE NOTE • If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1. • If you shift up once when the vehicle is stopped and the gear is at M1, the gear will shift to M2. M2 is helpful for starting on slippery surfaces. If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down. 5-13 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G